The following Standing Committees receive direction from the Board of Directors. The purpose of these committees is to carry out the Institute’s mission and strategic plan. GISPs in good standing may volunteer to participate.
Certification Committee
Assesses the ongoing success of the certification programs of the Institute through discussions, surveys, and other information-gathering means with GISPs and other relevant parties. Drafts and considers possible revisions to the Institute’s certification programs, including the operating procedures and interpretations of those programs. Informs the Board of Directors of its actions and findings and advises the Board on needed revisions and updates to the certification programs.
Chair: Ramachandra Sivakumar GISP, Senior Research Engineer - Georgia Institute of Technology
Outreach Committee
The Outreach Committee Formulates, recommends, and, with the Board's approval, undertakes activities intended to increase the exposure and effectiveness of GISCI and its certification programs, and to enhance the Institute's support of GISPs. Identifies legislative issues of interest to GISPs and makes policy recommendations regarding these issues to the Board of Directors. The Board may also direct the Outreach Committee to undertake a study of particular policy issues and make recommendations to the Board regarding those issues.
Chair: Dan Boudreau, Jr. GISP, Manager GIS Business Solutions, ENTRUST Solutions Group
Ethics Committee
Develops programs that emphasize the GISCI Code of Ethics, Rules of Conduct, and the ethical behavior of GISPs. Maintains the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct and suggest changes or additions. Suggests operating procedures and other policies addressing unethical practice. Examines ethical abuses and takes necessary steps to resolve them. Implements the adopted method of receiving, evaluating, and resolving complaints of unethical practice.
Chair: Charles Brady III GISP; GIS Coordinator, City of Ardmore, OK